Recycling

Please separate newspapers, cans and glass from your garbage and place them out for collection in your orange recycling bin on your recycling designated day. Do not mix newsprint with glass/bottles, please keep separated within your recycling bin.

One (1) day per week

ACCEPTABLE RECYCLABLES

Cans - Aluminum, Steel, and Tin

Cardboard - Break down and bundle next to recycling bin

Clear & Colored Glass

Plastics having the following symbol on the container:

Newspapers & Magazines (Bundled & Tied or Placed in Paper Bag)

Please DO NOT use Plastic Bags for Recycling

Please rinse all food from Cans, Bottles, and Jars

NOT ACCEPTABLE RECYCLABLES

#3 THROUGH #7 Plastics

Plastic Bags

Pizza Boxes

Styrofoam

Straws

Aluminum Foil

Plastic & Metal Cutlery

Wire & Plastic Hangers

Batteries

Plastic Chairs & Toys

Lightbulbs

Mirrors

Broken Glass

Ceramic & Clay Items

Paint, Pesticides, or other Chemical Containers

What To Do With Batteries?

If we return your recycling bin to you with any remaining materials, these items should be discarded in your regular refuse. Do NOT use garbage cans or plastic bags for recyclables.

Recycling Department (516) 489-2889

SLOW DOWN TO GET AROUND IS A NEW YORK STATE LAW

In November, 2016, the Slow Down to Get Around law went into effect in New York State and requires drivers to slow down when passing waste and recycling collection vehicles when the vehicle's safety lights are flashing.